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Of the 66,795 citizens living in Rice County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Rice County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84% or 56,077 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.2% and totaled 4,121 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rice County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Rice County.

	Estimated Total
White	56,077
African American	4,121
Multiracial	2,521
Some Other Race	2,115
Asian	1,560
American Indian or Alaska Native	334
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	67

Source: US Census Bureau